MCC Among 100 Top Associate Degree Producers in Nation

(Bradenton, Fla., July 24, 2007) --Manatee
Community College (MCC) was named among the top 50 nursing
associate degree producers in the nation, and among the top 100
associate degree producers in all disciplines, in a special
report published in July by Community College Week
magazine.

The national biweekly magazine for community, technical and
junior colleges listed two- and four-year institutions that
were surveyed. Results are based on data gathered by the U.S.
Department of Education. MCC was ranked 43rd on the
magazine's Top 50 associate degrees in nursing list and
90th on the top 100 list for all disciplines.

MCC has awarded an annual average of 973 degrees and
certificates since the 1996-97 academic year. In the 2005-06
academic year, a total of 166 nursing degrees were awarded and
a total 1,273 degrees and certificates in all disciplines were
awarded.

"Area health care institutions in dire need of qualified
nurses asked for and supported the expansion of MCC's Nursing
Program. With enrollment growing steadily, an established
college goal is to keep all students on track toward
graduation. The fact that we're among the top producers of
graduates tells us we are successfully responding to community
needs and achieving our goal," said MCC President Dr. Sarah H.
Pappas.